Crowning & Cunning: Judith Leiber Wedding Collection

Don't you just love this!!!!

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Leiber’s wedding bags will be lined in blue silk (something blue, get it?) and retail from $995 to $7000, with silk, crystal-hardware accented bags falling at the lower end of the range and full crystal pieces ringing in closer to the $7000 mark. The line will debut in February, in time for the spring wedding season.

Check out the story in WWD

Crowning & Cunning: Custom Silk Sashes

Aren't these FABULOUS?!

The sashes from Bella Bride Designs can feature "Mr." and "Mrs" or "Bride" and "Groom" embroidered in the middle of the sash to be prominently displayed when the sash is tied around a chair. A monogram or last names may be added to the sash in most cases for an additional fee.

Silk and thread colors are custom.

These will look gorgeous on wedding day, but they are something special to keep throughout the years, and even pass down to friends, siblings and children.

Crowning & Cunning: Convertible Dresses

These are all the same dress! Don't believe me?

Check out these fabulous satin jersey dresses from Erin Leigh Heart on Etsy.

These one-size-fits-all dresses can be worn casually or dressy chic. Create a unique look for each bridesmaid while still having a uniform look. Its easy to pack and can be worn again for many different occasions! Available in Purple, Gray, Red, Turquoise and Black. I am thinking this could become my new favorite LBD (little black dress).

Crowning Celebration: Ragazza at the David Broadway Salon

Halloween is here and gone... and what does that mean? The holiday season is here!!!!

And with the holidays comes PARTIES!

Wheather you shop, socialize or fundraise at this year's parties, you have to look your best. So no better time than to kick off the season than with the GRAND OPENING of RAGAZZA BOUTIQUE at the David Broadway Salon and Spa.

Stop in anytime today. Grand Opening Celebration begins at 5pm!

Crowning Inspiration: Spooktacular Halloween Wedding

Wishing you and yours and fabulously scary good time!

Crowning & Cunning: "Mrs." Wedding Gown Hangers

I received a wonderful phone call today from a bride in Maryland who follows my blog and wanted more information on one of my designs! So sweet - I love hearing from followers!!! And I was happy to point her in the right direction.

It also made me realize with all the busy planning I have been up to, I have not blogged much. So I thought I would share something fun and festive for wedding day: if you haven't seen them yet, they are called "Mrs. Hangers" or Wedding Gown Hangers. The original hanger was created and designed by Lila Frances based in Nashville, TN.

Each order is custom. And there is a 8-10 week waiting list. You can buy her designs on Etsy and also follow her on facebook.
This is a great gift for Spring Bridal Showers!!! Or if you know a mother-to-be, you could do "Baby Smith" or "junior" or the child's name (if that's been revealed).

Crowning Celebration: Amanda & David's pictures from ShutterLove

This is one of my favorite shots!

Check out more from ShutterLove's Blog!

Crowning & Cunning: Calling All Wine Lovers!!!!

This is one deal you do not want to miss!!!!

For $50 a ticket you can win over 55 vintage wines

from private collections 

valued at $10,000!

Contact me for tickets, or the Toledo Opera office: (419) 255-7464

Need not be present to win.

Sampling of the Cellar:

*1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild

*1989 Baron Pichon-Longueville

*2000 Chateau Gruaud Larose

*1947 Cave de Banyuls Grand Cru

*2001 Paloma Merlot

*2003 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia

*1982 Cos d’Estournel

*2005 Sterling Vineyards

Diamond Mountain Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

*2006 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon

*Vertical Collection of Tignanello

1988, 1990, 1998

*Vertical Collection of Dominus Estate

1983, 1984, 1986, 1989

*1998 Chateau Les Rivaux

*2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon

*2008 Orin Swift The Prisoner

*2006 Five Star Cellars Stellar

*2003 Parusso Barolo

*2003 Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto

*2007 Clos Mont Olivet Cotes du Rhone

*2006 Domaine Chaume Arnaud Cotes du Rhone

*2004 Domaine de L’Oratoire St. Martin Cotes du Rhone

*2006 Domaine Robert Chevillon Bourgogne 2 of 3

*2000 Le Dame de Montrose J.L. Charmolue

*2000 Grand Vin du Chateau Bernadotte

*2004 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino

*2004 Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas

*2005 Chateau Moulin de Blanchon

*2005 Opus One

*2004 Schild Shiraz Barossa

*2006 Stag’s Leap “Artemis”

*2001 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon

*Vertical Collection of Chateau Montelena

2004, 2005, 2006

*2007 Briar Rose No.1471

*2006 Marilyn Merlot

*2005 Trefethen Merlot

*2003 Dry Creek Somers Ranch Zinfandel

*2005 Mollydoocker Two Left Feet

*2001 Flaccianello della pieve

*2005 Chameleon Petite Sirah

*2005 Chameleon Carignane

*2006 Five Star Cellars Merlot

*2007 GAJA Ca’Marcanda Promis

*1990 Chateau LaTour

*Ca’Montini Prosecco

*2006 Pierre Andre Ladoix

*1990 Chateau des Graviers

*2006 Doneder Cabernet Sauvignon 3 of 3

*2004 Doneder Merlot

*2001 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve